2017 Athletes' Choice Awards: Will Attend Next Year, Will Recommend to a Friend, Overall Bike, Best Race Venue Experience

Race in this historic center, home to pastel-colored colonial houses that rests along the white-sand coastline.

Maceió, the capital of Alagoas, is located in Brazil's northeast. This splendid venue has an elegant coastal ambiance and stands out for its beauty, dotted with palm trees, mangroves, and lined by the the emerald sea. The remarkable local culture is reflected in its arts and crafts, cuisine, and customs. Maceió earned the nickname "Water Paradise," for its famous coastline with pristine waters and amazing beaches.

The IRONMAN 70.3 Maceió course will lead athletes through a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run through the city of Maceió. The race will start with a one-lap swim at Pajuçara Beach. The two-loop bike course will treat athletes to an amazing landscape, including views of the Atlantic Ocean. The two-loop run will take athletes along the water at Pajuçara Beach.